September 30, 2014

Graham Architectural Products (GAP) has recently added to its product line an architectural grade, tilt-in sash, double hung window incorporating a dual polyamide thermal strut for enhanced thermal performance. Additionally, products that use a polyamide style thermal break can join together two separately finished interior and exterior aluminum extrusions. This allows separate finish selections for the interior and exterior: Not only different colors for the interior and exterior, but also different performance grades of finishes, which could provide a cost savings for the project.

Features of the S3000 are:

Block & tackle balances for superior operation

Extruded automatic head and sill latches

Mulls to 3 1/4″ frame fixed and operable products

Tilt sash for ease of cleaning

Steel pivot bar in Delrin® shoe

Maintenance-operated tilt-release mechanism

Full-length extruded lift handles

Options:

Applied-profile muntin grids

High-performance class V balances

White bronze sweep lock at meeting rail

Multiple units can utilize common jamb and continuous head & sill

Dual finishes available (Where color and/or finishes are different from outside to inside of window)

September 23, 2014

Non NFRC certified commercial window energy ratings are frequently submitted for energy code compliance. Documents submitted making reference to NFRC 100 and NFRC 200, which can vary widely, may be submitted as evidence of energy code compliance, but they may …

September 18, 2014

When you buy windows, doors or skylights that are promoted as more energy efficient, you want to be sure they are going to perform as advertised. One way to make a more educated choice is to understand how they were …

September 15, 2014

As of July, U.S. architecture firms have produced three straight months of accelerating gains in design billings. With a reading of 55.8 for the month (where any score above 50 signifies growth), the July reading reflects stronger gains in billings …

September 5, 2014

Graham Architectural Products (GAP) has strengthened its team with the addition of two key hires. GAP is the commercial and architectural grade window, door and curtain wall manufacturer that works with architects, building owners, installers and general contractors to achieve …